Abraham van der Merwe unpacks how people can save on electricity, risk free with Stage Zero
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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Abraham van der Merwe discusses how South Africans can save on electricity with Stage Zero. Van der Merwe is the founder and CEO of Stage Zero — a renewable energy provider that specialises in embedded generation and energy storage solutions for residential and commercial customers. He is an accomplished investor with over 20 years of experience in the embedded systems and telecommunications industries. In this What’s Next interview, van der Merwe reveals what led to the creation of Stage Zero and how it differs from other South African solar providers. He explains why load-shedding ceased in 2024, how this impacted the market, and his thoughts on the future of load-shedding in South Africa. Van der Merwe then details how Stage Zero helps its clients install solar and notes the process and advantages of going off-grid. He concludes the interview by unpacking Stage Zero’s plans for the future and how those interested in its offerings can get in touch.

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06 Feb 25 • 32 min

S11, E1 • Abraham van der Merwe unpacks how people can save on electricity, risk free with Stage Zero: Van der Merwe reveals what led to the creation of Stage Zero and how it differs from other South African solar providers.

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Phil Anderson of Datacentrix explains how businesses can use AI to its full potential

Anderson outlines how new innovations in the AI industry can benefit South African businesses.
Andrew Allison, CCO at Red & Yellow, on the current shifts in AI, remote work, and the power of data
Episode 12
Andrew Allison, CCO at Red & Yellow, on the current shifts in AI, remote work, and the power of data

Allison begins the interview by explaining what it means for educators to be ‘looking around the corner’ and detailing how tertiary educators can be f

Episode 12
Andrew Allison, CCO at Red & Yellow, on the current shifts in AI, remote work, and the power of data

Allison begins the interview by explaining what it means for educators to be ‘looking around the corner’ and detailing how tertiary educators can be f
JustSolve’s Botha van der Vyver on hyper-automation using AI and low-code
Episode 11
JustSolve’s Botha van der Vyver on hyper-automation using AI and low-code

Van der Vyver explains what low-code is and highlights the emerging trends and market disruptions produced by low-code and AI solutions.

Episode 11
JustSolve’s Botha van der Vyver on hyper-automation using AI and low-code

Van der Vyver explains what low-code is and highlights the emerging trends and market disruptions produced by low-code and AI solutions.
Nedbank’s Vishal Maharaj on the success of the Nedbank Avo SuperShop app
Episode 10
Nedbank’s Vishal Maharaj on the success of the Nedbank Avo SuperShop app

Maharaj begins the interview by highlighting the success of Nedbank Avo SuperShop app since its launch three years ago.

Episode 10
Nedbank’s Vishal Maharaj on the success of the Nedbank Avo SuperShop app

Maharaj begins the interview by highlighting the success of Nedbank Avo SuperShop app since its launch three years ago.
Melio AI CEO Merelda Wu on how businesses can benefit from enterprise Machine Learning
Episode 9
Melio AI CEO Merelda Wu on how businesses can benefit from enterprise Machine Learning

Wu explains what Melio AI does and which client segments it focuses on.

Episode 9
Melio AI CEO Merelda Wu on how businesses can benefit from enterprise Machine Learning

Wu explains what Melio AI does and which client segments it focuses on.
Paratus co-founders unpack the company’s 20 years of success
Episode 8
Paratus co-founders unpack the company’s 20 years of success

Harmse and Mendelsohn discuss how Paratus was founded in Angola in 2003.

Episode 8
Paratus co-founders unpack the company’s 20 years of success

Harmse and Mendelsohn discuss how Paratus was founded in Angola in 2003.
MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah explains how MTN won Best Voice Network of 2023
Episode 7
MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah explains how MTN won Best Voice Network of 2023

Farah discusses MTN winning the 2023 MyBroadband Best Mobile Voice Network award and explains what it takes to earn this accolade.

Episode 7
MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah explains how MTN won Best Voice Network of 2023

Farah discusses MTN winning the 2023 MyBroadband Best Mobile Voice Network award and explains what it takes to earn this accolade.
Phillips MD Romulen Pillay discusses the Philips Future Health Index
Episode 6
Phillips MD Romulen Pillay discusses the Philips Future Health Index

Pillay discusses the Philips Future Health Index report — including how it is compiled and why it is important for Philips to share these valuable ins

Episode 6
Phillips MD Romulen Pillay discusses the Philips Future Health Index

Pillay discusses the Philips Future Health Index report — including how it is compiled and why it is important for Philips to share these valuable ins
Infobip’s Brighton Chidoma explains why RCS is better than SMS
Episode 5
Infobip’s Brighton Chidoma explains why RCS is better than SMS

Chidoma talks about Infobip’s RCS offering.

Episode 5
Infobip’s Brighton Chidoma explains why RCS is better than SMS

Chidoma talks about Infobip’s RCS offering.
Raymond Wright unpacks the value Microsoft provides to businesses
Episode 4
Raymond Wright unpacks the value Microsoft provides to businesses

Wright explains how businesses can benefit from Microsoft’s Modern Workplace tools and the security features associated with Microsoft 365 Defender.

Episode 4
Raymond Wright unpacks the value Microsoft provides to businesses

Wright explains how businesses can benefit from Microsoft’s Modern Workplace tools and the security features associated with Microsoft 365 Defender.
Lisa Wright unpacks Africa’s first and only NaaS, Console Connect
Episode 3
Lisa Wright unpacks Africa’s first and only NaaS, Console Connect

Wright unpacks what the Console Connect Network-as-a-Service solution offers.

Episode 3
Lisa Wright unpacks Africa’s first and only NaaS, Console Connect

Wright unpacks what the Console Connect Network-as-a-Service solution offers.
Samsung South Africa VP Justin Hume discusses the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5
Episode 2
Samsung South Africa VP Justin Hume discusses the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5

Hume discusses what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 smartphones special, and an important step forward for the Galaxy smartphone busi

Episode 2
Samsung South Africa VP Justin Hume discusses the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5

Hume discusses what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 smartphones special, and an important step forward for the Galaxy smartphone busi
Netstock CTO Barry Kukkuk on the role of AI in inventory management
Episode 1
Netstock CTO Barry Kukkuk on the role of AI in inventory management

Kukkuk tells the story of how a homegrown South African software company has gone global.

Episode 1
Netstock CTO Barry Kukkuk on the role of AI in inventory management

Kukkuk tells the story of how a homegrown South African software company has gone global.
Easy Crypto’s Brent Petersen on the differences between cryptocurrency investing and forex trading
Episode 20
Easy Crypto’s Brent Petersen on the differences between cryptocurrency investing and forex trading

Petersen discusses how interest rates affect the willingness of South Africans to commit to long-term cryptocurrency investments.

Episode 20
Easy Crypto’s Brent Petersen on the differences between cryptocurrency investing and forex trading

Petersen discusses how interest rates affect the willingness of South Africans to commit to long-term cryptocurrency investments.
Samsung’s Mike van Lier discusses the latest advancements in Smart TV technology
Episode 18
Samsung’s Mike van Lier discusses the latest advancements in Smart TV technology

Van Lier discusses the latest advancements in Smart TV technology and explains what to look for when choosing your next Smart TV.

Episode 18
Samsung’s Mike van Lier discusses the latest advancements in Smart TV technology

Van Lier discusses the latest advancements in Smart TV technology and explains what to look for when choosing your next Smart TV.
Gour Lentell on how Datafree Connect lets employees use work apps without paying for data
Episode 19
Gour Lentell on how Datafree Connect lets employees use work apps without paying for data

Lentell begins his What’s Next interview by explaining what Datafree is and why he founded it.

Episode 19
Gour Lentell on how Datafree Connect lets employees use work apps without paying for data

Lentell begins his What’s Next interview by explaining what Datafree is and why he founded it.
Dell Technologies’ Tony Bartlett discusses their new PowerEdge servers
Episode 17
Dell Technologies’ Tony Bartlett discusses their new PowerEdge servers

Tony Bartlett discusses why Dell Technologies chose to power its new PowerEdge servers with 4th-generation AMD EPYC processors.

Episode 17
Dell Technologies’ Tony Bartlett discusses their new PowerEdge servers

Tony Bartlett discusses why Dell Technologies chose to power its new PowerEdge servers with 4th-generation AMD EPYC processors.
Morné Hugo discusses Mecer Inter-Ed’s services as a Learning Partner in South Africa
Episode 16
Morné Hugo discusses Mecer Inter-Ed’s services as a Learning Partner in South Africa

Hugo talks about the services Mecer Inter-Ed offers in South Africa.

Episode 16
Morné Hugo discusses Mecer Inter-Ed’s services as a Learning Partner in South Africa

Hugo talks about the services Mecer Inter-Ed offers in South Africa.
Cheri Scholtz (PETCO) on Extended Producer Responsibility
Episode 15
Cheri Scholtz (PETCO) on Extended Producer Responsibility

Cheri Scholtz discusses the work PETCO is doing in South Africa.

Episode 15
Cheri Scholtz (PETCO) on Extended Producer Responsibility

Cheri Scholtz discusses the work PETCO is doing in South Africa.
Takealot's Frederik Zietsman on loadshedding, helping SMEs and digital economic growth
Episode 14
Takealot's Frederik Zietsman on loadshedding, helping SMEs and digital economic growth

Zietsman speaks to Aki Anastasiou about the massive impact that load-shedding has had on South Africans and how this has affected their spending habit

Episode 14
Takealot's Frederik Zietsman on loadshedding, helping SMEs and digital economic growth

Zietsman speaks to Aki Anastasiou about the massive impact that load-shedding has had on South Africans and how this has affected their spending habit
Bob Group, iKhokha, and Stone Hut Designs discuss their exciting new partnership
Episode 13
Bob Group, iKhokha, and Stone Hut Designs discuss their exciting new partnership

These three prominent business leaders talk about the exciting new partnership between Stone Hut Designs, iKhokha, and Bob Group’s e-commerce software

Episode 13
Bob Group, iKhokha, and Stone Hut Designs discuss their exciting new partnership

These three prominent business leaders talk about the exciting new partnership between Stone Hut Designs, iKhokha, and Bob Group’s e-commerce software
Anker experts discuss the brand’s best load-shedding products
Episode 12
Anker experts discuss the brand’s best load-shedding products

Gillesen and Batty begin by unpacking the key procurement and sales trends they have observed with Anker’s energy products.

Episode 12
Anker experts discuss the brand’s best load-shedding products

Gillesen and Batty begin by unpacking the key procurement and sales trends they have observed with Anker’s energy products.
Réan van Niekerk on Metacom’s journey to becoming a leading ICT company
Episode 11
Réan van Niekerk on Metacom’s journey to becoming a leading ICT company

Van Niekerk begins the interview by unpacking how he founded Metacom and grew it to become an industry leader in Africa.

Episode 11
Réan van Niekerk on Metacom’s journey to becoming a leading ICT company

Van Niekerk begins the interview by unpacking how he founded Metacom and grew it to become an industry leader in Africa.
Marco Fonto of Stratum Benefits explains why gap cover is important in South Africa
Episode 10
Marco Fonto of Stratum Benefits explains why gap cover is important in South Africa

Fonto explains what gap cover is, as well as why someone should consider getting it if they already pay for medical aid.

Episode 10
Marco Fonto of Stratum Benefits explains why gap cover is important in South Africa

Fonto explains what gap cover is, as well as why someone should consider getting it if they already pay for medical aid.
IoT.nxt experts on solving ESG challenges with IoT
Episode 9
IoT.nxt experts on solving ESG challenges with IoT

Karapanagiotidis and Mngomezulu discuss the role IoT is playing in addressing key ESG challenges in South Africa.

Episode 9
IoT.nxt experts on solving ESG challenges with IoT

Karapanagiotidis and Mngomezulu discuss the role IoT is playing in addressing key ESG challenges in South Africa.
Stephen van Niekerk unpacks Momentum’s innovative LifeReturns® health screening app
Episode 8
Stephen van Niekerk unpacks Momentum’s innovative LifeReturns® health screening app

Stephen van Niekerk discusses the advantages offered by Momentum’s digital screening innovation, LifeReturns®.

Episode 8
Stephen van Niekerk unpacks Momentum’s innovative LifeReturns® health screening app

Stephen van Niekerk discusses the advantages offered by Momentum’s digital screening innovation, LifeReturns®.
Dinesh Govender unpacks the science behind Discovery Vitality
Episode 7
Dinesh Govender unpacks the science behind Discovery Vitality

Dinesh Govender explains the science and technology behind Discovery Vitality.

Episode 7
Dinesh Govender unpacks the science behind Discovery Vitality

Dinesh Govender explains the science and technology behind Discovery Vitality.
Comsol CEO Iain Stevenson on how Comsol continues to thrive in a challenging industry
Episode 6
Comsol CEO Iain Stevenson on how Comsol continues to thrive in a challenging industry

Iain Stevenson outlines how Comsol continues to provide excellent connectivity – even as its competitors are struggling to do the same.

Episode 6
Comsol CEO Iain Stevenson on how Comsol continues to thrive in a challenging industry

Iain Stevenson outlines how Comsol continues to provide excellent connectivity – even as its competitors are struggling to do the same.
BCX’s Rebatho Madiba discusses Industry 4.0 adoption in South Africa
Episode 5
BCX’s Rebatho Madiba discusses Industry 4.0 adoption in South Africa

Madiba talks about how South Africa is embracing the 4th industrial revolution (4IR).

Episode 5
BCX’s Rebatho Madiba discusses Industry 4.0 adoption in South Africa

Madiba talks about how South Africa is embracing the 4th industrial revolution (4IR).
Charles Mizzi and Kurt Farrugia unpack the Malta Startup Residence Programme
Episode 4
Charles Mizzi and Kurt Farrugia unpack the Malta Startup Residence Programme

Farrugia and Mizzi discuss the Malta Startup Residence Programme.

Episode 4
Charles Mizzi and Kurt Farrugia unpack the Malta Startup Residence Programme

Farrugia and Mizzi discuss the Malta Startup Residence Programme.
BCX executive Jan Roux discusses the importance of digital workspace management
Episode 3
BCX executive Jan Roux discusses the importance of digital workspace management

Roux meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss digital workspace management.

Episode 3
BCX executive Jan Roux discusses the importance of digital workspace management

Roux meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss digital workspace management.
Discovery Life CEO Riaan van Reenen discusses life insurance trends
Episode 2
Discovery Life CEO Riaan van Reenen discusses life insurance trends

Van Reenen discusses the tech trends that are changing the life insurance landscape.

Episode 2
Discovery Life CEO Riaan van Reenen discusses life insurance trends

Van Reenen discusses the tech trends that are changing the life insurance landscape.
Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner unpacks theSpendTrend 2023 report
Episode 1
Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner unpacks theSpendTrend 2023 report

Kallner unpacks the SpendTrend 2023 report.

Episode 1
Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner unpacks theSpendTrend 2023 report

Kallner unpacks the SpendTrend 2023 report.
Nihilent’s Sabahat Kazi on the importance of intelligent supply chains
Episode 10
Nihilent’s Sabahat Kazi on the importance of intelligent supply chains

Kazi explains what intelligent supply chains are and why they are particularly relevant in a post-COVID world.

Episode 10
Nihilent’s Sabahat Kazi on the importance of intelligent supply chains

Kazi explains what intelligent supply chains are and why they are particularly relevant in a post-COVID world.
Temenos Sales Director Craig Anderson on market trends in the banking industry
Episode 9
Temenos Sales Director Craig Anderson on market trends in the banking industry

Anderson explains how Temenos sees the African banking industry developing in the short and medium-term.

Episode 9
Temenos Sales Director Craig Anderson on market trends in the banking industry

Anderson explains how Temenos sees the African banking industry developing in the short and medium-term.
Videsha Proothveerajh talks about the LexisNexis CEO series
Episode 8
Videsha Proothveerajh talks about the LexisNexis CEO series

Proothveerajh talks about what drives growth at LexisNexis SA, and announces exciting plans for the LexisNexis SA CEO Series.

Episode 8
Videsha Proothveerajh talks about the LexisNexis CEO series

Proothveerajh talks about what drives growth at LexisNexis SA, and announces exciting plans for the LexisNexis SA CEO Series.
Stanley Dube of SAP explains the benefits of Cloud ERP
Episode 7
Stanley Dube of SAP explains the benefits of Cloud ERP

Dube unpacks the key trends among companies that are performing well in a post-pandemic world.

Episode 7
Stanley Dube of SAP explains the benefits of Cloud ERP

Dube unpacks the key trends among companies that are performing well in a post-pandemic world.
SAP experts on how South African businesses can speed up their sustainability journeys
Episode 6
SAP experts on how South African businesses can speed up their sustainability journeys

Banks and Mabotja discuss the importance of sustainability in the South African business space.

Episode 6
SAP experts on how South African businesses can speed up their sustainability journeys

Banks and Mabotja discuss the importance of sustainability in the South African business space.
SAP’s Mpho Matsitse on the importance of value management
Episode 5
SAP’s Mpho Matsitse on the importance of value management

Matsitse explains what value management is and where the concept comes from.

Episode 5
SAP’s Mpho Matsitse on the importance of value management

Matsitse explains what value management is and where the concept comes from.
SAP’s Hardeep Sound talks about accelerating digital transformation in Africa
Episode 4
SAP’s Hardeep Sound talks about accelerating digital transformation in Africa

Sound joins Aki Anastasiou to discuss how private and public sector organisations in Africa can accelerate their digital transformation through the cl

Episode 4
SAP’s Hardeep Sound talks about accelerating digital transformation in Africa

Sound joins Aki Anastasiou to discuss how private and public sector organisations in Africa can accelerate their digital transformation through the cl
Scott Thwaites talks about the benefits of TikTok for Business
Episode 3
Scott Thwaites talks about the benefits of TikTok for Business

Thwaites meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss TikTok for Business.

Episode 3
Scott Thwaites talks about the benefits of TikTok for Business

Thwaites meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss TikTok for Business.
Makgosi Mabaso discusses Telkom Business Endless Fibre for SMBs
Episode 2
Makgosi Mabaso discusses Telkom Business Endless Fibre for SMBs

Mabaso meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss how SMBs benefit from Telkom Business Endless Fibre.

Episode 2
Makgosi Mabaso discusses Telkom Business Endless Fibre for SMBs

Mabaso meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss how SMBs benefit from Telkom Business Endless Fibre.
SAP’s Dumisani Moyo discusses how technology can enable South African businesses
Episode 1
SAP’s Dumisani Moyo discusses how technology can enable South African businesses

Moyo joins Aki Anastasiou to discuss Africa’s technology adoption compared to the rest of the world.

Episode 1
SAP’s Dumisani Moyo discusses how technology can enable South African businesses

Moyo joins Aki Anastasiou to discuss Africa’s technology adoption compared to the rest of the world.
David Behr on Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ recently-launched Cyber Security Fusion Centre
Episode 28
David Behr on Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ recently-launched Cyber Security Fusion Centre

Behr explains how cyber security incidents have become exponentially more common over the past two years.

Episode 28
David Behr on Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ recently-launched Cyber Security Fusion Centre

Behr explains how cyber security incidents have become exponentially more common over the past two years.
Kaspersky’s Emad Haffar discusses the rising ransomware threat
Episode 27
Kaspersky’s Emad Haffar discusses the rising ransomware threat

Haffar explains why Kaspersky is an authority on prominent cyberthreats facing South African businesses and organizations.

Episode 27
Kaspersky’s Emad Haffar discusses the rising ransomware threat

Haffar explains why Kaspersky is an authority on prominent cyberthreats facing South African businesses and organizations.
Hylton Kallner discusses how Discovery Bank reached 1,000,000 customers
Episode 26
Hylton Kallner discusses how Discovery Bank reached 1,000,000 customers

Kallner meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Discovery Bank’s latest milestones and offerings.

Episode 26
Hylton Kallner discusses how Discovery Bank reached 1,000,000 customers

Kallner meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Discovery Bank’s latest milestones and offerings.
Zoom Fibre CEO Mohammed Manjra talks about building Smart Cities
Episode 25
Zoom Fibre CEO Mohammed Manjra talks about building Smart Cities

Manjra meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss how Zoom Fibre is serving the missing middle.

Episode 25
Zoom Fibre CEO Mohammed Manjra talks about building Smart Cities

Manjra meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss how Zoom Fibre is serving the missing middle.
First Technology’s Ryan Ramawoothar on building healthy work-life boundaries
Episode 24
First Technology’s Ryan Ramawoothar on building healthy work-life boundaries

Ramawoothar discusses how First Technology is helping its customers.

Episode 24
First Technology’s Ryan Ramawoothar on building healthy work-life boundaries

Ramawoothar discusses how First Technology is helping its customers.
Deputy CEO Gareth Friedlander discusses Discovery Life’s claims benefits
Episode 23
Deputy CEO Gareth Friedlander discusses Discovery Life’s claims benefits

Friedlander discusses Discovery Life’s various claims benefits.

Episode 23
Deputy CEO Gareth Friedlander discusses Discovery Life’s claims benefits

Friedlander discusses Discovery Life’s various claims benefits.
Stephen Coull discusses Keyrus’s growth and the evolution of data usage
Episode 22
Stephen Coull discusses Keyrus’s growth and the evolution of data usage

Coull meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Keyrus’s growth

Episode 22
Stephen Coull discusses Keyrus’s growth and the evolution of data usage

Coull meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Keyrus’s growth
Kobus Visagie on how Tracker is harnessing technological innovation
Episode 21
Kobus Visagie on how Tracker is harnessing technological innovation

Visagie explains how Tracker has evolved from just being a stolen vehicle recovery company.

Episode 21
Kobus Visagie on how Tracker is harnessing technological innovation

Visagie explains how Tracker has evolved from just being a stolen vehicle recovery company.
Werner Kapp discusses Dimension Data’s expansion and strategy for 2022
Episode 20
Werner Kapp discusses Dimension Data’s expansion and strategy for 2022

Kapp meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Dimension Data’s strategy for the rest of the year.

Episode 20
Werner Kapp discusses Dimension Data’s expansion and strategy for 2022

Kapp meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Dimension Data’s strategy for the rest of the year.
Kagiso Khaole discusses how Uber is adapting to the South African market
Episode 19
Kagiso Khaole discusses how Uber is adapting to the South African market

Khaole discusses the latest developments at Uber Sub-Saharan Africa.

Episode 19
Kagiso Khaole discusses how Uber is adapting to the South African market

Khaole discusses the latest developments at Uber Sub-Saharan Africa.
Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi discusses the Pan African Satellite project
Episode 18
Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi discusses the Pan African Satellite project

Booi meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Sentech’s operations and services.

Episode 18
Sentech CEO Mlamli Booi discusses the Pan African Satellite project

Booi meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss Sentech’s operations and services.
Akhona Nkalitshane and Peter French on the importance of cybersecurity for businesses
Episode 17
Akhona Nkalitshane and Peter French on the importance of cybersecurity for businesses

French explains how Acronis sets itself apart in the cybersecurity space.

Episode 17
Akhona Nkalitshane and Peter French on the importance of cybersecurity for businesses

French explains how Acronis sets itself apart in the cybersecurity space.
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub talks about 5G and the future of the cellular industry
Episode 16
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub talks about 5G and the future of the cellular industry

Joosub discusses Vodacom’s 5G rollout and the future of the cellular industry in South Africa.

Episode 16
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub talks about 5G and the future of the cellular industry

Joosub discusses Vodacom’s 5G rollout and the future of the cellular industry in South Africa.
Zaheer Ebrahim on the rising ransomware threat
Episode 15
Zaheer Ebrahim on the rising ransomware threat

Ebrahim discusses the 2021 edition of Trend Micro’s Annual Cybersecurity Report

Episode 15
Zaheer Ebrahim on the rising ransomware threat

Ebrahim discusses the 2021 edition of Trend Micro’s Annual Cybersecurity Report
Ryan Noach and Eric Peacock discuss online patient communities
Episode 14
Ryan Noach and Eric Peacock discuss online patient communities

Noach discusses the rise of lifestyle diseases like diabetes in South Africa.

Episode 14
Ryan Noach and Eric Peacock discuss online patient communities

Noach discusses the rise of lifestyle diseases like diabetes in South Africa.
Taropa Technologies discuss the benefits of using HP’s MPS
Episode 13
Taropa Technologies discuss the benefits of using HP’s MPS

Basson and Swanepoel join Aki Anastasiou on MyBroadband’s What’s Next talk show to discuss Taropa’s services.

Episode 13
Taropa Technologies discuss the benefits of using HP’s MPS

Basson and Swanepoel join Aki Anastasiou on MyBroadband’s What’s Next talk show to discuss Taropa’s services.

Robert Paddock discusses online education in South Africa
Episode 12
Robert Paddock discusses online education in South Africa

Paddock discusses the major benefits of online learning.

Episode 12
Robert Paddock discusses online education in South Africa

Paddock discusses the major benefits of online learning.
Vumatel CEO Dietlof Mare discusses the success behind Vumatel’s fibre rollout
Episode 11
Vumatel CEO Dietlof Mare discusses the success behind Vumatel’s fibre rollout

Mare discusses the success behind Vumatel’s fibre rollout.

Episode 11
Vumatel CEO Dietlof Mare discusses the success behind Vumatel’s fibre rollout

Mare discusses the success behind Vumatel’s fibre rollout.
Michael Jordaan on how Bank Zero is revolutionising the South African banking industry
Episode 10
Michael Jordaan on how Bank Zero is revolutionising the South African banking industry

Jordaan meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss how Bank Zero has revolutionised the South African banking industry.

Episode 10
Michael Jordaan on how Bank Zero is revolutionising the South African banking industry

Jordaan meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss how Bank Zero has revolutionised the South African banking industry.
In conversation with Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip
Episode 9
In conversation with Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip

Ossip discusses the lessons he and his team have learned over this period.

Episode 9
In conversation with Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip

Ossip discusses the lessons he and his team have learned over this period.
Tim van der Berg from Galdon Data discusses the vast capabilities of Microsoft Teams
Episode 8
Tim van der Berg from Galdon Data discusses the vast capabilities of Microsoft Teams

Van der Berg discusses Galdon Data’s experience with Microsoft Teams and online communication solutions.

Episode 8
Tim van der Berg from Galdon Data discusses the vast capabilities of Microsoft Teams

Van der Berg discusses Galdon Data’s experience with Microsoft Teams and online communication solutions.
In conversation with CEO of Digicloud Africa Gregory MacLennan
Episode 7
In conversation with CEO of Digicloud Africa Gregory MacLennan

MacLennan discusses innovation and unpacks what this buzzword truly means.

Episode 7
In conversation with CEO of Digicloud Africa Gregory MacLennan

MacLennan discusses innovation and unpacks what this buzzword truly means.
Archie Marincowitz and Pieter van Zyl explain the importance of true data visibility
Episode 6
Archie Marincowitz and Pieter van Zyl explain the importance of true data visibility

Van Zyl explains that he founded Canvas Intelligence after identifying a business need for better data visibility.

Episode 6
Archie Marincowitz and Pieter van Zyl explain the importance of true data visibility

Van Zyl explains that he founded Canvas Intelligence after identifying a business need for better data visibility.
Devina Maharaj talks about Programmable Banking
Episode 5
Devina Maharaj talks about Programmable Banking

Maharaj discusses Investec’s cool new private banking product – Programmable Banking.

Episode 5
Devina Maharaj talks about Programmable Banking

Maharaj discusses Investec’s cool new private banking product – Programmable Banking.
Sean Sanders on the benefits of cryptocurrency investing
Episode 4
Sean Sanders on the benefits of cryptocurrency investing

Sanders discusses the differences between cryptocurrency investing and cryptocurrency trading.

Episode 4
Sean Sanders on the benefits of cryptocurrency investing

Sanders discusses the differences between cryptocurrency investing and cryptocurrency trading.
Ricky Pereira discusses the security benefits of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers
Episode 3
Ricky Pereira discusses the security benefits of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers

Pereira unpacks how Dell EMC PowerEdge servers place a major priority on cyber resilience.

Episode 3
Ricky Pereira discusses the security benefits of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers

Pereira unpacks how Dell EMC PowerEdge servers place a major priority on cyber resilience.
Timothy Thomas from Epson discusses environmental concerns and recent partnerships
Episode 2
Timothy Thomas from Epson discusses environmental concerns and recent partnerships

Thomas discusses Epson’s recent partnerships, its public awareness campaigns, and the future of Epson.

Episode 2
Timothy Thomas from Epson discusses environmental concerns and recent partnerships

Thomas discusses Epson’s recent partnerships, its public awareness campaigns, and the future of Epson.
Brett Orwin from Nexio discusses Cisco Intersight
Episode 1
Brett Orwin from Nexio discusses Cisco Intersight

Orwin talks about Cisco Intersight and explains the various integrated services it provides.

Episode 1
Brett Orwin from Nexio discusses Cisco Intersight

Orwin talks about Cisco Intersight and explains the various integrated services it provides.
Discovery’s Guy Chennells explains surprising risk trends during the pandemic
Episode 10
Discovery’s Guy Chennells explains surprising risk trends during the pandemic

Chennells discusses the significant increases in Discovery’s Group Risk claims profile and an unexpected difference between 2020 and 2021 claims data.

Episode 10
Discovery’s Guy Chennells explains surprising risk trends during the pandemic

Chennells discusses the significant increases in Discovery’s Group Risk claims profile and an unexpected difference between 2020 and 2021 claims data.
How Aruba partners with BCX to offer Wi-Fi 6 as a managed solution
Episode 9
How Aruba partners with BCX to offer Wi-Fi 6 as a managed solution

Gareeb explains who BCX Wireless is and unpacks three main categories of services it offers, including fixed wireless access which incorporates Wi-Fi

Episode 9
How Aruba partners with BCX to offer Wi-Fi 6 as a managed solution

Gareeb explains who BCX Wireless is and unpacks three main categories of services it offers, including fixed wireless access which incorporates Wi-Fi

Discovery Bank’s Akash Dowra discusses Discovery Pay and other new developments
Episode 8
Discovery Bank’s Akash Dowra discusses Discovery Pay and other new developments

Dowra talks about how Discovery Bank adapts to new trends before outlining how it has integrated new digital tools into its platform.

Episode 8
Discovery Bank’s Akash Dowra discusses Discovery Pay and other new developments

Dowra talks about how Discovery Bank adapts to new trends before outlining how it has integrated new digital tools into its platform.
Mustek’s JP Gough and BlackFog’s Darren Williams discuss data exfiltration and cyber security
Episode 7
Mustek’s JP Gough and BlackFog’s Darren Williams discuss data exfiltration and cyber security

Williams explains why organisations – such as Transnet and the Department of Justice – are still being caught out by cyber criminals despite a booming

Episode 7
Mustek’s JP Gough and BlackFog’s Darren Williams discuss data exfiltration and cyber security

Williams explains why organisations – such as Transnet and the Department of Justice – are still being caught out by cyber criminals despite a booming
Doug Woolley discusses 2021 Dell Technologies Forum
Episode 6
Doug Woolley discusses 2021 Dell Technologies Forum

Woolley highlights that Dell Technologies Forum 2021, which will be held virtually, is coming soon.

Episode 6
Doug Woolley discusses 2021 Dell Technologies Forum

Woolley highlights that Dell Technologies Forum 2021, which will be held virtually, is coming soon.
Pinnacle’s Michelle Olivier discusses Windows Server 2022
Episode 5
Pinnacle’s Michelle Olivier discusses Windows Server 2022

Olivier discusses Windows Server 2022, which launched on 18 August 2021.

Episode 5
Pinnacle’s Michelle Olivier discusses Windows Server 2022

Olivier discusses Windows Server 2022, which launched on 18 August 2021.
Axiz’s Jacques Malherbe discusses data centre decentralisation
Episode 4
Axiz’s Jacques Malherbe discusses data centre decentralisation

Anastasiou speaks to Malherbe about the new Distributed Edge.

Episode 4
Axiz’s Jacques Malherbe discusses data centre decentralisation

Anastasiou speaks to Malherbe about the new Distributed Edge.
SAP’s Cameron Beveridge discusses the latest cyber security trends
Episode 3
SAP’s Cameron Beveridge discusses the latest cyber security trends

Beveridge explores the current cyber security trends, and the role SAP plays in data security.

Episode 3
SAP’s Cameron Beveridge discusses the latest cyber security trends

Beveridge explores the current cyber security trends, and the role SAP plays in data security.
Bradley Pulford talks about the state of the South African technology industry
Episode 2
Bradley Pulford talks about the state of the South African technology industry

Pulford talks about the state of the South African technology industry and compares the local market with its global counterparts.

Episode 2
Bradley Pulford talks about the state of the South African technology industry

Pulford talks about the state of the South African technology industry and compares the local market with its global counterparts.
Hylton Kallner discusses why South Africans are moving away from branch-based banking
Episode 1
Hylton Kallner discusses why South Africans are moving away from branch-based banking

Kallner discusses why South Africans are moving away from branch-based banking and towards digital alternatives, and outlines how Discovery Bank’s sha

Episode 1
Hylton Kallner discusses why South Africans are moving away from branch-based banking

Kallner discusses why South Africans are moving away from branch-based banking and towards digital alternatives, and outlines how Discovery Bank’s sha
Orediretse Molebaloa from Infobip discusses the importance of omnichannel strategies for start-ups
Episode 13
Orediretse Molebaloa from Infobip discusses the importance of omnichannel strategies for start-ups

Molebaloa meets with Aki Anastasiou on MyBroadband’s What’s Next talk show to discuss omnichannel strategies.

Episode 13
Orediretse Molebaloa from Infobip discusses the importance of omnichannel strategies for start-ups

Molebaloa meets with Aki Anastasiou on MyBroadband’s What’s Next talk show to discuss omnichannel strategies.
Satish Nrusimhadevara and Venicia Solomons discuss cybersecurity in the cloud
Episode 12
Satish Nrusimhadevara and Venicia Solomons discuss cybersecurity in the cloud

Solomons discusses the key market trends that enterprises should be monitoring in terms of cloud adoption, and Nrusimhadevara provides real-life examp

Episode 12
Satish Nrusimhadevara and Venicia Solomons discuss cybersecurity in the cloud

Solomons discusses the key market trends that enterprises should be monitoring in terms of cloud adoption, and Nrusimhadevara provides real-life examp
Microsoft’s Nadine Abou-Khalil and Karin Jones emphasise the importance of customer experience
Episode 11
Microsoft’s Nadine Abou-Khalil and Karin Jones emphasise the importance of customer experience

Abou-Khalil discusses the main challenges that organisations face when creating a unique customer experience across multiple touchpoints.

Episode 11
Microsoft’s Nadine Abou-Khalil and Karin Jones emphasise the importance of customer experience

Abou-Khalil discusses the main challenges that organisations face when creating a unique customer experience across multiple touchpoints.
Andre Fourie explains how ITgility’s partnership with IBM provides a diverse cloud offering
Episode 10
Andre Fourie explains how ITgility’s partnership with IBM provides a diverse cloud offering

Fourie describes ITgility’s long-standing relationship with IBM, and explains how ITgility’s infrastructure background and IBM’s hybrid cloud offering

Episode 10
Andre Fourie explains how ITgility’s partnership with IBM provides a diverse cloud offering

Fourie describes ITgility’s long-standing relationship with IBM, and explains how ITgility’s infrastructure background and IBM’s hybrid cloud offering
Aarti Mohan and Ronnie Toerien discuss how organisations that plan together, succeed together
Episode 9
Aarti Mohan and Ronnie Toerien discuss how organisations that plan together, succeed together

Mohan explains why businesses are moving to connected planning, and outlines the five key processes that organisations should consider in the connecte

Episode 9
Aarti Mohan and Ronnie Toerien discuss how organisations that plan together, succeed together

Mohan explains why businesses are moving to connected planning, and outlines the five key processes that organisations should consider in the connecte
Marc Emert from SAP explains why personalisation is key in customer experience
Episode 8
Marc Emert from SAP explains why personalisation is key in customer experience

Emert explains that he encounters many businesses that are lacking in their customer experience approaches because they aren’t prioritising a personal

Episode 8
Marc Emert from SAP explains why personalisation is key in customer experience

Emert explains that he encounters many businesses that are lacking in their customer experience approaches because they aren’t prioritising a personal
Martin Kruger discusses Cricut’s impressive cutting machines
Episode 7
Martin Kruger discusses Cricut’s impressive cutting machines

Kruger discusses what the Cricut brand represents and how its products work.

Episode 7
Martin Kruger discusses Cricut’s impressive cutting machines

Kruger discusses what the Cricut brand represents and how its products work.
Bastiat Viljoen and Rael Demby discuss how Troygold revolutionises investing in gold
Episode 6
Bastiat Viljoen and Rael Demby discuss how Troygold revolutionises investing in gold

Viljoen discusses how the Troygold platform digitises the gold ownership process, and Demby explains how The Scoin Shop stores the physical gold on Tr

Episode 6
Bastiat Viljoen and Rael Demby discuss how Troygold revolutionises investing in gold

Viljoen discusses how the Troygold platform digitises the gold ownership process, and Demby explains how The Scoin Shop stores the physical gold on Tr
Dharshan Naidoo discusses how banks can humanise customer engagement
Episode 5
Dharshan Naidoo discusses how banks can humanise customer engagement

Naidoo explains how financial organisations can evaluate whether they have the technology stack to support the humanising of their customer engagement

Episode 5
Dharshan Naidoo discusses how banks can humanise customer engagement

Naidoo explains how financial organisations can evaluate whether they have the technology stack to support the humanising of their customer engagement
Ethel Nyembe discusses Standard Bank’s Virtual Card
Episode 4
Ethel Nyembe discusses Standard Bank’s Virtual Card

Nyembe discusses the advantages of Standard Bank’s new Virtual Card and explains how it works.

Episode 4
Ethel Nyembe discusses Standard Bank’s Virtual Card

Nyembe discusses the advantages of Standard Bank’s new Virtual Card and explains how it works.
Absa’s Christine Wu explores traditional banking in a digital world
Episode 3
Absa’s Christine Wu explores traditional banking in a digital world

Wu explores the trends in the banking industry and the relevance of traditional banking services in the face of growing digital options.

Episode 3
Absa’s Christine Wu explores traditional banking in a digital world

Wu explores the trends in the banking industry and the relevance of traditional banking services in the face of growing digital options.
Deon Geyser discusses how companies can save money by using unified communications solutions
Episode 2
Deon Geyser discusses how companies can save money by using unified communications solutions

Geyser discusses how companies can save money by using unified communications solutions that eliminate the need for multiple devices and enable cheap

Episode 2
Deon Geyser discusses how companies can save money by using unified communications solutions

Geyser discusses how companies can save money by using unified communications solutions that eliminate the need for multiple devices and enable cheap

Jeremy Osborne gives an overview of how brands communicate with their customers
Episode 1
Jeremy Osborne gives an overview of how brands communicate with their customers

Osborne gives an overview of how brands communicate with their customers and explains why listening is so important.

Episode 1
Jeremy Osborne gives an overview of how brands communicate with their customers

Osborne gives an overview of how brands communicate with their customers and explains why listening is so important.
Nihilent’s Sabahat Kazi on the future of SAP BTP
Episode 25
Nihilent’s Sabahat Kazi on the future of SAP BTP

Sabahat shares how SAP is positioning its Business Technology Platform (BTP) and he gives insight into the adoption of BTP by SAP customers.

Episode 25
Nihilent’s Sabahat Kazi on the future of SAP BTP

Sabahat shares how SAP is positioning its Business Technology Platform (BTP) and he gives insight into the adoption of BTP by SAP customers.
Red Hat’s Johan Scheepers on the benefits of IT automation
Episode 24
Red Hat’s Johan Scheepers on the benefits of IT automation

Scheepers discusses why organisations should automate and modernise their IT systems.

Episode 24
Red Hat’s Johan Scheepers on the benefits of IT automation

Scheepers discusses why organisations should automate and modernise their IT systems.
Sabahat Kazi explains how his team was able to produce the first Rise
Episode 23
Sabahat Kazi explains how his team was able to produce the first Rise

Sabahat explains how his team was able to produce the first Rise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition solution in the APJ region with Nihilent’s dee

Episode 23
Sabahat Kazi explains how his team was able to produce the first Rise

Sabahat explains how his team was able to produce the first Rise with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition solution in the APJ region with Nihilent’s dee
BCX’s Julian Liebenberg discusses integrated SD-WAN and cloud security
Episode 22
BCX’s Julian Liebenberg discusses integrated SD-WAN and cloud security

Liebenberg discusses how several enterprise network trends are combining and compelling businesses towards software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN

Episode 22
BCX’s Julian Liebenberg discusses integrated SD-WAN and cloud security

Liebenberg discusses how several enterprise network trends are combining and compelling businesses towards software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN
Advantage Air’s Crispin Cheadle on the best smart home solutions
Episode 21
Advantage Air’s Crispin Cheadle on the best smart home solutions

Cheadle provides background on Advantage Air’s MyPlace system and the solutions they provide.

Episode 21
Advantage Air’s Crispin Cheadle on the best smart home solutions

Cheadle provides background on Advantage Air’s MyPlace system and the solutions they provide.
SMSPortal’s Charles Stretch and James Pearce on the future of SMS
Episode 20
SMSPortal’s Charles Stretch and James Pearce on the future of SMS

Stretch and Pearce give some background on the journey of SMSPortal and how it has grown organically over the last few years.

Episode 20
SMSPortal’s Charles Stretch and James Pearce on the future of SMS

Stretch and Pearce give some background on the journey of SMSPortal and how it has grown organically over the last few years.
Kobus Burnett discusses Seagate’s latest storage solutions
Episode 19
Kobus Burnett discusses Seagate’s latest storage solutions

Burnett shares some of the exciting features consumers can experience with Seagate’s One Touch portable drive series, including massive storage capaci

Episode 19
Kobus Burnett discusses Seagate’s latest storage solutions

Burnett shares some of the exciting features consumers can experience with Seagate’s One Touch portable drive series, including massive storage capaci
Golan and Green discuss the acquisition of Identity Experts by the Performanta Group
Episode 18
Golan and Green discuss the acquisition of Identity Experts by the Performanta Group

Golan and Green discuss the acquisition of Identity Experts by the Performanta Group and how the acquisition allows Performanta to extend its security

Episode 18
Golan and Green discuss the acquisition of Identity Experts by the Performanta Group

Golan and Green discuss the acquisition of Identity Experts by the Performanta Group and how the acquisition allows Performanta to extend its security
First Technology’s Ryan Ramawoothar on how to become POPIA compliant
Episode 17
First Technology’s Ryan Ramawoothar on how to become POPIA compliant

Ramawoothar discusses the typical problems and challenges businesses face to become POPIA compliant.

Episode 17
First Technology’s Ryan Ramawoothar on how to become POPIA compliant

Ramawoothar discusses the typical problems and challenges businesses face to become POPIA compliant.
iOCO’s Simon Just on the future of the workplace
Episode 16
iOCO’s Simon Just on the future of the workplace

Simon shares how the work environment has changed and what the future of work looks like.

Episode 16
iOCO’s Simon Just on the future of the workplace

Simon shares how the work environment has changed and what the future of work looks like.
Mike Styer explains how to start your SAP migration journey
Episode 15
Mike Styer explains how to start your SAP migration journey

Styer provides background on legacy SAP systems and shares insight into SAP’s modern upgrades.

Episode 15
Mike Styer explains how to start your SAP migration journey

Styer provides background on legacy SAP systems and shares insight into SAP’s modern upgrades.
Pinnacle’s Ricky Pereira on the importance of data storage and protection
Episode 14
Pinnacle’s Ricky Pereira on the importance of data storage and protection

Pereira discusses how the pandemic accelerated the demand for enterprise solutions and how Pinnacle had adapted to fulfil this demand.

Episode 14
Pinnacle’s Ricky Pereira on the importance of data storage and protection

Pereira discusses how the pandemic accelerated the demand for enterprise solutions and how Pinnacle had adapted to fulfil this demand.
The future growth of IoT with Informed Decisions CEO Pieter Pienaar
Episode 13
The future growth of IoT with Informed Decisions CEO Pieter Pienaar

Pienaar shares details around why Informed Decisions was started and the unique solutions they provide.

Episode 13
The future growth of IoT with Informed Decisions CEO Pieter Pienaar

Pienaar shares details around why Informed Decisions was started and the unique solutions they provide.
Zendesk’s Owen McConnell on the changing face of the consumer and technology
Episode 12
Zendesk’s Owen McConnell on the changing face of the consumer and technology

McConnell shares how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted both B2B and B2C business operations.

Episode 12
Zendesk’s Owen McConnell on the changing face of the consumer and technology

McConnell shares how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted both B2B and B2C business operations.
GlassHouse SA’s Mike Styer on the importance of cyber recovery
Episode 11
GlassHouse SA’s Mike Styer on the importance of cyber recovery

Styer shares how the Covid-19 pandemic had impacted organisations’ ability to protect their data.

Episode 11
GlassHouse SA’s Mike Styer on the importance of cyber recovery

Styer shares how the Covid-19 pandemic had impacted organisations’ ability to protect their data.
Brett Van Rensburg discusses the advantages and challenges of a hybrid workforce
Episode 10
Brett Van Rensburg discusses the advantages and challenges of a hybrid workforce

Van Rensburg shares insight into the different remote access options for organisations, and the benefits of each option.

Episode 10
Brett Van Rensburg discusses the advantages and challenges of a hybrid workforce

Van Rensburg shares insight into the different remote access options for organisations, and the benefits of each option.
Brett Orwin and Guy Shannon on how SMEs are being breached
Episode 9
Brett Orwin and Guy Shannon on how SMEs are being breached

Aki Anastasiou talks to two cyber security experts from Nexio South Africa, Brett Orwin and Guy Shannon, about how SMEs are being breached and why cyb

Episode 9
Brett Orwin and Guy Shannon on how SMEs are being breached

Aki Anastasiou talks to two cyber security experts from Nexio South Africa, Brett Orwin and Guy Shannon, about how SMEs are being breached and why cyb
Jacques Malherbe shares his views on the change in work culture during the Covid-19 pandemic
Episode 8
Jacques Malherbe shares his views on the change in work culture during the Covid-19 pandemic

Malherbe shares his views on the change in work culture during the Covid-19 pandemic and how he sees these trends evolving in the future once the pand

Episode 8
Jacques Malherbe shares his views on the change in work culture during the Covid-19 pandemic

Malherbe shares his views on the change in work culture during the Covid-19 pandemic and how he sees these trends evolving in the future once the pand
Tertius Zitzke provides background on Adoption and Change Management (ACM)
Episode 7
Tertius Zitzke provides background on Adoption and Change Management (ACM)

Zitzke provides background on Adoption and Change Management (ACM) and share details around 4Sight’s ACM offering – which is supported by Microsoft.

Episode 7
Tertius Zitzke provides background on Adoption and Change Management (ACM)

Zitzke provides background on Adoption and Change Management (ACM) and share details around 4Sight’s ACM offering – which is supported by Microsoft.
André Human explains why First Distribution prioritised adding the Dell Technologies CSG product line to its extensive range of offerings
Episode 6
André Human explains why First Distribution prioritised adding the Dell Technologies CSG product line to its extensive range of offerings

Human discusses how popular the CSG product line has been since it was first added to their catalogue and explains the effect of the national lockdown

Episode 6
André Human explains why First Distribution prioritised adding the Dell Technologies CSG product line to its extensive range of offerings

Human discusses how popular the CSG product line has been since it was first added to their catalogue and explains the effect of the national lockdown
Wayne D’Sa discusses some of the trends in the fibre industry
Episode 1
Wayne D’Sa discusses some of the trends in the fibre industry

D’Sa discusses some of the trends in the fibre industry and the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown.

Episode 1
Wayne D’Sa discusses some of the trends in the fibre industry

D’Sa discusses some of the trends in the fibre industry and the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown.
Reagile Moatshe shares some of the trends that are currently shaping the telecoms industry
Episode 5
Reagile Moatshe shares some of the trends that are currently shaping the telecoms industry

Moatshe discusses how Investec is supporting telecom businesses that are driving new networks and innovation.

Episode 5
Reagile Moatshe shares some of the trends that are currently shaping the telecoms industry

Moatshe discusses how Investec is supporting telecom businesses that are driving new networks and innovation.
Sean Sanders shares his outlook on how the cryptocurrency market will fare over the next five years
Episode 4
Sean Sanders shares his outlook on how the cryptocurrency market will fare over the next five years

Sanders explains – in the context of cryptocurrencies recently reaching all-time high levels – what upsides are left for investors.

Episode 4
Sean Sanders shares his outlook on how the cryptocurrency market will fare over the next five years

Sanders explains – in the context of cryptocurrencies recently reaching all-time high levels – what upsides are left for investors.
Garsen Naidu shares how Cisco has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic
Episode 2
Garsen Naidu shares how Cisco has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic

Naidu shares how Cisco has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and how tools and technologies allowed the company to continually focus on the needs of it

Episode 2
Garsen Naidu shares how Cisco has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic

Naidu shares how Cisco has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and how tools and technologies allowed the company to continually focus on the needs of it
Jonathan Hurvitz shares his outlook of the rental economy in SA
Episode 3
Jonathan Hurvitz shares his outlook of the rental economy in SA

Hurvitz shares his outlook of the rental economy in SA and how Teljoy brings the major benefits of rent-to-own to South African customers.

Episode 3
Jonathan Hurvitz shares his outlook of the rental economy in SA

Hurvitz shares his outlook of the rental economy in SA and how Teljoy brings the major benefits of rent-to-own to South African customers.
Natasha Bezuidenhout unpacks the status of the Microsoft public cloud in South Africa
Episode 32
Natasha Bezuidenhout unpacks the status of the Microsoft public cloud in South Africa

Bezuidenhout unpacks the status of the Microsoft public cloud in South Africa and shares some of the key opportunities Azure provides to South African

Episode 32
Natasha Bezuidenhout unpacks the status of the Microsoft public cloud in South Africa

Bezuidenhout unpacks the status of the Microsoft public cloud in South Africa and shares some of the key opportunities Azure provides to South African
Reid gives insight into the latest trends on Artificial Intelligence
Episode 31
Reid gives insight into the latest trends on Artificial Intelligence

Reid gives insight into the latest trends on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing solutions and how this tech has been used to address the

Episode 31
Reid gives insight into the latest trends on Artificial Intelligence

Reid gives insight into the latest trends on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing solutions and how this tech has been used to address the

Johannes Kanis explores how the explosion of data in the last few years is creating new challenges
Episode 30
Johannes Kanis explores how the explosion of data in the last few years is creating new challenges

Kanis explores how the explosion of data in the last few years is creating new challenges, but also immense opportunities to unlock new business value

Episode 30
Johannes Kanis explores how the explosion of data in the last few years is creating new challenges

Kanis explores how the explosion of data in the last few years is creating new challenges, but also immense opportunities to unlock new business value
Hymie Marnewick on the challenges facing the restaurant industry
Episode 29
Hymie Marnewick on the challenges facing the restaurant industry

Marnewick unpacks the challenges facing the restaurant industry and what it must do to ensure future growth and success.

Episode 29
Hymie Marnewick on the challenges facing the restaurant industry

Marnewick unpacks the challenges facing the restaurant industry and what it must do to ensure future growth and success.
Ermano Quartero gives some background on what SD-WAN is
Episode 28
Ermano Quartero gives some background on what SD-WAN is

Quartero shares some of the benefits SD-WAN provides to South African businesses and how businesses can digitally transform and become more efficient

Episode 28
Ermano Quartero gives some background on what SD-WAN is

Quartero shares some of the benefits SD-WAN provides to South African businesses and how businesses can digitally transform and become more efficient

Willie Jansen van Rensburg explains how the modern workplace has changed
Episode 27
Willie Jansen van Rensburg explains how the modern workplace has changed

Jansen van Rensburg explains how the modern workplace has changed and how employees expect to work securely from anywhere, on any device.

Episode 27
Willie Jansen van Rensburg explains how the modern workplace has changed

Jansen van Rensburg explains how the modern workplace has changed and how employees expect to work securely from anywhere, on any device.
Nathan Ragovan discusses the acceleration of digital transformation
Episode 26
Nathan Ragovan discusses the acceleration of digital transformation

Ragovan discusses the acceleration of digital transformation, what it means for enterprises and how they can get ready for it.

Episode 26
Nathan Ragovan discusses the acceleration of digital transformation

Ragovan discusses the acceleration of digital transformation, what it means for enterprises and how they can get ready for it.
Werner Herbst demos the Aruba Instant On
Episode 25
Werner Herbst demos the Aruba Instant On

Herbst shares some details about the easy-to-use Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi solution and explains why it is a great fit for smaller operations in need of

Episode 25
Werner Herbst demos the Aruba Instant On

Herbst shares some details about the easy-to-use Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi solution and explains why it is a great fit for smaller operations in need of

Barry Venter discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nashua
Episode 24
Barry Venter discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nashua

Venter shares how Nashua as a Total Workspace Provider is enabling businesses to work smarter.

Episode 24
Barry Venter discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nashua

Venter shares how Nashua as a Total Workspace Provider is enabling businesses to work smarter.
Malebona Mokhutsoane explores the idea of Augmented Analytics
Episode 23
Malebona Mokhutsoane explores the idea of Augmented Analytics

Mokhutsoane explores the idea of Augmented Analytics and why it is important now.

Episode 23
Malebona Mokhutsoane explores the idea of Augmented Analytics

Mokhutsoane explores the idea of Augmented Analytics and why it is important now.
Dumisani Moyo discusses how SMEs can leverage technology to navigate disruption
Episode 22
Dumisani Moyo discusses how SMEs can leverage technology to navigate disruption

Moyo discusses how SMEs can leverage technology to navigate disruption, survive in a turbulent and tough economic climate, and drive efficiencies in l

Episode 22
Dumisani Moyo discusses how SMEs can leverage technology to navigate disruption

Moyo discusses how SMEs can leverage technology to navigate disruption, survive in a turbulent and tough economic climate, and drive efficiencies in l
Doug Woolley discusses why digital transformation is important for South African businesses
Episode 21
Doug Woolley discusses why digital transformation is important for South African businesses

Woolley explains the key elements that businesses need to consider when embarking on their digital transformation journey, as well as the benefits dig

Episode 21
Doug Woolley discusses why digital transformation is important for South African businesses

Woolley explains the key elements that businesses need to consider when embarking on their digital transformation journey, as well as the benefits dig
Chris Yelland explains the current state of South Africa’s power grid
Episode 20
Chris Yelland explains the current state of South Africa’s power grid

Aki Anastasiou talks to three of the top energy experts to unpack the state of the energy industry in South Africa, which is in crisis.

Episode 20
Chris Yelland explains the current state of South Africa’s power grid

Aki Anastasiou talks to three of the top energy experts to unpack the state of the energy industry in South Africa, which is in crisis.
Colin Erasmus shares his views on the heightened focus on information protection
Episode 19
Colin Erasmus shares his views on the heightened focus on information protection

Erasmus shares his views on the heightened focus on information protection and compliance since the drive for more people to work from home.

Episode 19
Colin Erasmus shares his views on the heightened focus on information protection

Erasmus shares his views on the heightened focus on information protection and compliance since the drive for more people to work from home.
Justin Hume discusses the innovative Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Episode 18
Justin Hume discusses the innovative Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

Hume discusses the innovative Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, one of the most interesting smartphones to ever arrive in South Africa.

Episode 18
Justin Hume discusses the innovative Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

Hume discusses the innovative Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, one of the most interesting smartphones to ever arrive in South Africa.
Sivi Moodley discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digitisation
Episode 17
Sivi Moodley discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digitisation

Moodley discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digitisation, IoT, and the implementation of IoT solutions.

Episode 17
Sivi Moodley discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digitisation

Moodley discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digitisation, IoT, and the implementation of IoT solutions.
Neale Hill discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on Ford South Africa
Episode 16
Neale Hill discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on Ford South Africa

Hill shares how dealerships adapted to the change in demand for vehicles and how Ford is helping their customers during the pandemic.

Episode 16
Neale Hill discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on Ford South Africa

Hill shares how dealerships adapted to the change in demand for vehicles and how Ford is helping their customers during the pandemic.
Akhram Mohamed discusses the benefit of 5G for consumers
Episode 15
Akhram Mohamed discusses the benefit of 5G for consumers

Mohamed discusses the benefit of 5G for consumers and separates the hype and reality around the technology.

Episode 15
Akhram Mohamed discusses the benefit of 5G for consumers

Mohamed discusses the benefit of 5G for consumers and separates the hype and reality around the technology.
Marco De Ru discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on MiRO
Episode 14
Marco De Ru discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on MiRO

De Ru discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on MiRO and its staff.

Episode 14
Marco De Ru discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on MiRO

De Ru discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on MiRO and its staff.
Niral Patel discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oracle
Episode 13
Niral Patel discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oracle

Patel discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oracle and its clients in South Africa.

Episode 13
Niral Patel discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oracle

Patel discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oracle and its clients in South Africa.
Phathizwe Malinga discusses how he is running SqwidNet remotely
Episode 12
Phathizwe Malinga discusses how he is running SqwidNet remotely

Malinga discusses how he is running SqwidNet remotely and what the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the IoT industry.

Episode 12
Phathizwe Malinga discusses how he is running SqwidNet remotely

Malinga discusses how he is running SqwidNet remotely and what the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the IoT industry.
Cathy Smith discusses the impact of the lockdown on her and how she is managing SAP Africa during this period
Episode 11
Cathy Smith discusses the impact of the lockdown on her and how she is managing SAP Africa during this period

Smith delves into how they managed to serve their clients in a remote-working environment and digital transformation across the continent.

Episode 11
Cathy Smith discusses the impact of the lockdown on her and how she is managing SAP Africa during this period

Smith delves into how they managed to serve their clients in a remote-working environment and digital transformation across the continent.
Jeremy Ord discusses the impact of COVID-19 on himself and his company
Episode 10
Jeremy Ord discusses the impact of COVID-19 on himself and his company

Ord discusses the impact of COVID-19 on himself and his company, and how he has adapted to the changing world.

Episode 10
Jeremy Ord discusses the impact of COVID-19 on himself and his company

Ord discusses the impact of COVID-19 on himself and his company, and how he has adapted to the changing world.
Andy Higgins discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way uAfrica operates
Episode 8
Andy Higgins discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way uAfrica operates

Higgins discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way uAfrica operates and how the lockdown has influenced his life.

Episode 8
Andy Higgins discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way uAfrica operates

Higgins discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way uAfrica operates and how the lockdown has influenced his life.
Gian Visser discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on him
Episode 9
Gian Visser discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on him

Visser discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on him and how he is now running the company.

Episode 9
Gian Visser discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on him

Visser discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on him and how he is now running the company.
Lillian Barnard talks about the impact of COVID-19
Episode 7
Lillian Barnard talks about the impact of COVID-19

Barnard talks about the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on running a company in South Africa.

Episode 7
Lillian Barnard talks about the impact of COVID-19

Barnard talks about the impact of COVID-19 and the lockdown on running a company in South Africa.
Reshaad Sha discusses the successful Liquid Telecom SA turnaround
Episode 6
Reshaad Sha discusses the successful Liquid Telecom SA turnaround

Sha discusses the successful Liquid Telecom SA turnaround and his new plans

Episode 6
Reshaad Sha discusses the successful Liquid Telecom SA turnaround

Sha discusses the successful Liquid Telecom SA turnaround and his new plans
Godfrey Motsa discusses MTN’s new 5G network
Episode 5
Godfrey Motsa discusses MTN’s new 5G network

Motsa discusses MTN’s new 5G network which was launched in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban, and Port Elizabeth.

Episode 5
Godfrey Motsa discusses MTN’s new 5G network

Motsa discusses MTN’s new 5G network which was launched in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban, and Port Elizabeth.
Magda Wierzycka discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Sygnia operations
Episode 4
Magda Wierzycka discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Sygnia operations

Wierzycka discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Sygnia operates and how the lockdown has influenced her life.

Episode 4
Magda Wierzycka discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed Sygnia operations

Wierzycka discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Sygnia operates and how the lockdown has influenced her life.
Stephen Van Coller discusses how he is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic
Episode 3
Stephen Van Coller discusses how he is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic

Van Coller discusses how he is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown.

Episode 3
Stephen Van Coller discusses how he is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic

Van Coller discusses how he is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown.
Shameel Joosub discusses the impact of the COVID lockdown on Vodacom
Episode 2
Shameel Joosub discusses the impact of the COVID lockdown on Vodacom

Joosub discusses the impact of the lockdown on Vodacom and how he is running the company in the new work-from-home environment.

Episode 2
Shameel Joosub discusses the impact of the COVID lockdown on Vodacom

Joosub discusses the impact of the lockdown on Vodacom and how he is running the company in the new work-from-home environment.
Michael Jordaan discusses how the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting companies
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Michael Jordaan discusses how the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting companies

Jordaan discusses how the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting companies and who the biggest winners and losers are.

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Michael Jordaan discusses how the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting companies

Jordaan discusses how the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting companies and who the biggest winners and losers are.

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